Photos: Stephen King & John Mellencamp's GHOST BROTHERS at Shimberg Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Spooky season has arrived at the Straz Center with Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, the southern gothic supernatural musical by literary icon Stephen King and rock legend John Mellencamp. The production, presented by Jobsite Theater, runs through November 9 in the Straz’s Shimberg Playhouse. See photos of the production.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2025
Spooky season has arrived at the Straz Center with Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, the southern gothic supernatural musical by literary icon Stephen King and rock legend John Mellencamp. The production, presented by Jobsite Theater, runs through November 9 in the Straz’s Shimberg Playhouse. See photos of the production.
Previews: AMITYVILLE 74 at Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 14, 2025
Director Josh Eberhard explains, “The heart of this production isn’t about horror for horror’s sake—it’s about empathy within darkness. By blending fact with feeling, we invited the audience to witness the humanity behind the headlines. Because ultimately, the story of Amityville ’74 isn’t just about what happened in one house—it’s about what happens when trauma, addiction, and abuse go unseen until it’s too late.”
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 14, 2025
Director Josh Eberhard explains, “The heart of this production isn’t about horror for horror’s sake—it’s about empathy within darkness. By blending fact with feeling, we invited the audience to witness the humanity behind the headlines. Because ultimately, the story of Amityville ’74 isn’t just about what happened in one house—it’s about what happens when trauma, addiction, and abuse go unseen until it’s too late.”
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Ira Levine's DEATHTRAP to Open at FreeFall Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
freeFall will continue their 25/26 season with Ira Levin's Deathtrap. Deathtrap provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
freeFall will continue their 25/26 season with Ira Levin's Deathtrap. Deathtrap provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness, and offers hilariously sudden shocks in such abundance that audiences will be spellbound until the very last moment.
Previews: ENOUGH! at ThinkTank Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 06, 2025
ThinkTank Theatre values its role in fostering awareness, supporting new participants, and highlighting the impact of gun violence on communities through professionally staged, teen-written plays. Artistic Director Georgia Mallory Guy emphasizes the unique local spirit brought to the Tampa Bay staging and hopes the event inspires audiences to move beyond complacency and become advocates for change.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 06, 2025
ThinkTank Theatre values its role in fostering awareness, supporting new participants, and highlighting the impact of gun violence on communities through professionally staged, teen-written plays. Artistic Director Georgia Mallory Guy emphasizes the unique local spirit brought to the Tampa Bay staging and hopes the event inspires audiences to move beyond complacency and become advocates for change.
Review: ALICE BY HEART Presented by USF's School of Theatre & Dance
by Peter Nason - October 05, 2025
A brilliantly staged and sung production of a very flawed musical.
by Peter Nason - October 05, 2025
A brilliantly staged and sung production of a very flawed musical.
Orange Grove Dance Brings REMNANTS to HCC Mainstage
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Hillsborough Community College's Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Series will present Orange Grove Dance performing 'Remnants' this month. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
Hillsborough Community College's Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Series will present Orange Grove Dance performing 'Remnants' this month. Learn more here!
Stageworks Theatre to Open 2025–26 Season EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, Stageworks Theatre will launch its 2025-26 season with the cult favorite Evil Dead: The Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Just in time for Halloween, Stageworks Theatre will launch its 2025-26 season with the cult favorite Evil Dead: The Musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Previews: TAIL OF THE BELL at The Studio@620
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2025
“Tail of the Bell” makes its local debut at The Studio@620 this October, showcasing the talents of St. Pete natives and former students of director Bill Leavengood. After a successful premiere in North Carolina, the gripping drama promises an evening of complex characters, emotional intrigue, and home-grown talent. Audiences can expect a unique, intimate theatrical experience that highlights the emerging careers of its cast while paying tribute to the power of mentorship and hometown pride.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 29, 2025
“Tail of the Bell” makes its local debut at The Studio@620 this October, showcasing the talents of St. Pete natives and former students of director Bill Leavengood. After a successful premiere in North Carolina, the gripping drama promises an evening of complex characters, emotional intrigue, and home-grown talent. Audiences can expect a unique, intimate theatrical experience that highlights the emerging careers of its cast while paying tribute to the power of mentorship and hometown pride.
Review: Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre Presents GREASE
by Peter Nason - September 28, 2025
Grease at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre brought a new and exciting twist to the beloved show, spearheaded by a strong cast and immersive environment.
by Peter Nason - September 28, 2025
Grease at the Suncoast Broadway Dinner Theatre brought a new and exciting twist to the beloved show, spearheaded by a strong cast and immersive environment.
Cast Set for Production of DEATHTRAP at FreeFall Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
FreeFall will continue its 25/26 season with Ira Levin's Deathtrap. Learn more about Deathtrap and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances here!
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
FreeFall will continue its 25/26 season with Ira Levin's Deathtrap. Learn more about Deathtrap and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances here!
Photos: First Look at GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY at the Straz Center
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2025
Check out photos from GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY, running October 15 through November 9 at the Shimberg Playhouse in the Straz Center in Tampa.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2025
Check out photos from GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY, running October 15 through November 9 at the Shimberg Playhouse in the Straz Center in Tampa.
Review: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at FreeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - September 17, 2025
A rarely done musical, Tell Me On a Sunday, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black. “...Sunday...” is primarily a one-woman show, and most notably made famous by Bernadette Peters and Marti Webb. In this 70-minute One-Act Song Cycle, we meet an ordinary English Girl who, from Muswell Hill, finds herself traveling to America in search of love. Her misadventures begin in New York City, see her traveling to Hollywood, and finally back to Manhattan, where it all began.
by Drew Eberhard - September 17, 2025
A rarely done musical, Tell Me On a Sunday, features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black. “...Sunday...” is primarily a one-woman show, and most notably made famous by Bernadette Peters and Marti Webb. In this 70-minute One-Act Song Cycle, we meet an ordinary English Girl who, from Muswell Hill, finds herself traveling to America in search of love. Her misadventures begin in New York City, see her traveling to Hollywood, and finally back to Manhattan, where it all began.
Previews: PLAY FESTIVAL at The Beach Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 17, 2025
Experience a whirlwind of comedy, thought-provoking sci-fi, and musical madness at this year’s Play Festival! From backstage high school antics and futuristic dilemmas to the outrageous heart of Florida, this eclectic showcase brings together local talent and unforgettable stories.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 17, 2025
Experience a whirlwind of comedy, thought-provoking sci-fi, and musical madness at this year’s Play Festival! From backstage high school antics and futuristic dilemmas to the outrageous heart of Florida, this eclectic showcase brings together local talent and unforgettable stories.
ThinkTank Theatre to Join ENOUGH! Plays To End Gun Violence
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
ThinkTank Theatre will participate in the 2025 Nationwide Reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
ThinkTank Theatre will participate in the 2025 Nationwide Reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC. Learn more here!
Review: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 14, 2025
Every Brilliant Thing was raw, immersive, and unforgettable. From the moment Paul Berg stepped into the center of the room, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a typical theatre experience. The play took me from childhood heartbreak to adult healing, weaving humor, music, and audience interaction into a deeply personal journey. I laughed. I cried. I questioned. And I left changed. This play stays with you. It’s as its name implies... BRILLIANT.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 14, 2025
Every Brilliant Thing was raw, immersive, and unforgettable. From the moment Paul Berg stepped into the center of the room, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a typical theatre experience. The play took me from childhood heartbreak to adult healing, weaving humor, music, and audience interaction into a deeply personal journey. I laughed. I cried. I questioned. And I left changed. This play stays with you. It’s as its name implies... BRILLIANT.
Previews: THE GOOD PEACHES at Mahaffey Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 11, 2025
St. Petersburg is set to host a singular artistic event this fall as American Stage, The Florida Orchestra, and projectALCHEMY present their first-ever collaboration: The Good Peaches. Premiering for one day only at the Mahaffey Theatre on September 20, with both matinee and evening performances, this multidisciplinary production seeks to push the boundaries of live performance and storytelling through a seamless synthesis of theater, music, and dance.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 11, 2025
St. Petersburg is set to host a singular artistic event this fall as American Stage, The Florida Orchestra, and projectALCHEMY present their first-ever collaboration: The Good Peaches. Premiering for one day only at the Mahaffey Theatre on September 20, with both matinee and evening performances, this multidisciplinary production seeks to push the boundaries of live performance and storytelling through a seamless synthesis of theater, music, and dance.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Doug DeVita's GODDESS OF THE HUNT is Coming to Lab Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Goddess of the Hunt by Doug DeVita, directed By Owen Robertson, will run at Lab Theater Project Inc. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
Goddess of the Hunt by Doug DeVita, directed By Owen Robertson, will run at Lab Theater Project Inc. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Previews: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 08, 2025
Says actor Kelly Bashar says, “This Dracula is so campy and fun and fluid. I truly think there is something or someone for everyone in this show. I think the way we play with gender and sexuality and romance is perfect for our times.”
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 08, 2025
Says actor Kelly Bashar says, “This Dracula is so campy and fun and fluid. I truly think there is something or someone for everyone in this show. I think the way we play with gender and sexuality and romance is perfect for our times.”
Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - September 06, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a jukebox musical featuring the vast songbook of one of the greatest singer/songwriters of a generation. The book by Douglas McGrath tells the story of Carole King’s early life and career.
by Drew Eberhard - September 06, 2025
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a jukebox musical featuring the vast songbook of one of the greatest singer/songwriters of a generation. The book by Douglas McGrath tells the story of Carole King’s early life and career.
Previews: EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 04, 2025
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - September 04, 2025
Review: Reginald Rose's 12 ANGRY MEN Opens the Tampa Bay Theatre Festival
by Peter Nason - August 31, 2025
The brilliance of the script is that, although first written in the 1950s, it still has so much relevance to our world today. The audience at the performance I saw was one of the most robust, vocally supportive and emotional audiences I have ever seen.
by Peter Nason - August 31, 2025
The brilliance of the script is that, although first written in the 1950s, it still has so much relevance to our world today. The audience at the performance I saw was one of the most robust, vocally supportive and emotional audiences I have ever seen.
Previews: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY at TheatreFor
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 28, 2025
Oscar Wilde’s scandalous novel gets a razor-edged revival at TheatreFor, where director Michael Cote and actor Juan Toro pull back the velvet curtain on The Picture of Dorian Gray.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 28, 2025
Oscar Wilde’s scandalous novel gets a razor-edged revival at TheatreFor, where director Michael Cote and actor Juan Toro pull back the velvet curtain on The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Previews: TELL ME ON A SUNDAY at FreeFall Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 25, 2025
Experience the emotional highs and lows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Tell Me On a Sunday' as Julia Rifino stars in a stunning solo performance, backed by a talented cast and live band. This rarely produced musical promises a journey of hope, heartbreak, and self-discovery, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s New York.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 25, 2025
Experience the emotional highs and lows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Tell Me On a Sunday' as Julia Rifino stars in a stunning solo performance, backed by a talented cast and live band. This rarely produced musical promises a journey of hope, heartbreak, and self-discovery, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s New York.
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God of Carnage
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Tampa Metropolitan Improv
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American Idiot
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Danny And The Deep Blue Sea
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Penelope
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Something Fishy by Marcia Kash & Douglas E. Hughes
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